Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you as the user of this website and Samar, the owner and provide of this website. Samar takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy describes how Samar protects and makes use of information you provide to Samar when you use this website. Information that you are asked to provide when using this website will be used in the manner detailed in this privacy policy. This policy is updated from time to time and the latest version is published on this page. Please read this privacy policy carefully,

If you have any queries in respect of this privacy policy, email contact@samarfarooq.co.uk.

In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data: collectively all information that you submit to Samar via this website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided by the Data Protection Act 1998.

Cookies: A small text file placed on your computer by this website when you visit certain parts of the website and/or when you use certain features of the website. Details of the cookies used by this website are set out below (Cookies).

User or you:  Any third party that accesses the website and is not either (i) employed by Samar and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services Samar  and accessing the website in connection with the provision of such services.

Website: The website that you are currently using, and any subdomains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

Scope of this privacy policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Samar and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide.

What data we gather

We may collect the following information, which includes personal data, from you:

• Name
• Contact information such as email address and telephone numbers
• Demographic information, such as postal address
• Website usage data
• Other information relevant to client enquiries
• Other information pertaining to special offers and surveys

How we use this data

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Samar are the “data controller”.

Collecting this data helps us understand what products and services you want from Samar and helps us to provide improved products and services. Specifically, we may use data as follows, in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy:

• For our own internal records.
• To improve the products and services we provide.
• To contact you in response to a specific enquiry.
• To send you promotional emails and/or mailings about products, services, offers and other things we think might be relevant to you.
• To contact you via email, telephone or mail for market research reasons.
• To provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website.

Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and/or other companies within our group.

All personal data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).

Security

Data security is of great importance to Samar and to protect your data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures, where required, to safeguard and secure data collected via this website.

We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your data transmitted to the website.

Cookies 

A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables our website to identify your computer as you view different pages on our website. Cookies allow websites and applications to store your preferences in order to present content, options or functions that are specific to you. They also enable us to see information like how many people use the website and what pages they tend to visit.

How we use cookies

We may use cookies to:

This website may place and access certain cookies on your computer. Samar uses cookies to improve your experience of using the website and to improve our range of services. Samar has carefully chosen these cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

Before the website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of cookies, you are enabling Samar to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of cookies; however certain features of the website may not function fully or as intended.

Cookies do not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you, other than that which you choose to share with us.

This website may place strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of the website. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.

Controlling cookies

You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

You can choose to delete cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up to date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

Jurisdiction

This privacy policy is governed by and interpreted according to English law. All disputes arising under this privacy policy are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Controlling use of your data

Wherever you are required to submit data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that data. This may include the following:

• Use of data for direct marketing purposes; and
• Sharing Data with third parties.

We will never lease, distribute or sell your data to third parties unless we have your permission or the law requires us to .Any personal information we hold about you is stored and processed under our data protection policy, in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.